Red Lion XCENET User Manual
Bulletin No. XCENET-X
Drawing No. LP0847
Effective 11/10
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MODEL XCENET - 10/100 ETHERNET OPTION CARD FOR DATA STATION PLUS
AND MODULAR CONTROLLER
CONFIGURED USING CRIMSON® SOFTWARE
(VERSION 2.0 OR LATER)
10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX ETHERNET PORT
EASY INSTALLATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Both the Modular Controller Master (enhanced models) and Data Station
Plus contain a proprietary expansion port which provides a high speed, parallel
architecture that extends the functionality and flexibility of the platform. This
approach allows these products to evolve concurrently with the latest advances
in communications and standards, without sacrificing performance. This high
bandwidth channel has significantly greater throughput when compared to the
traditional (external) serial gateway approach.
The auxiliary Ethernet port provides a means to isolate machine-network
traffic from the plant-wide network, thereby negating the need for an industrial
router. Further, by isolating the machine and plant-wide networks, the system
only requires that a single IP address be provided by the company’s IT group.
The XCENET option card is easily installed by removing the blank
expansion port cover of your Modular Controller or Data Station Plus, and
plugging the XCENET card into the expansion port. Installing this card adds an
auxiliary 10/100 Ethernet port to any Modular Controller or Data Station Plus.
Configuration is simple using Red Lion’s free Crimson 2.0 or Crimson 3.0
software.
SAFETY SUMMARY
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the
literature or on equipment must be observed to ensure personal safety and to
prevent damage to either the instrument or equipment connected to it. If
equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Do not use the controller to directly command motors, valves, or other
actuators not equipped with safeguards. To do so can be potentially harmful to
persons or equipment in the event of a fault to the controller.
CAUTION: Risk of Danger.
Read complete instructions prior to
installation and operation of the unit.
CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
- XCENET option card
- This hardware bulletin
SPECIFICATIONS
1. POWER REQUIREMENTS: 24 V @ 30 mA max. Power is supplied to the
option card by the Modular Controller Master or Data Station Plus.
2. COMMUNICATIONS:
Ethernet Port: 10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX
RJ45 jack is wired as a NIC (Network Interface Card).
3. CERTIFICA TIONS AND COMPLIANCES:
Consult factory for details.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
Emissions and Immunity to EN 61326: Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory use.
Reference Modular Controller Master or Data Station Plus unit for EMC
specifications
4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Refer to the specifications of the Modular Controller Master or Data Station
Plus you are installing this card in.
5. CONSTRUCTION: For indoor use only. Installation Category II, Pollution
Degree 2.
6. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: See “Installing the XCENET
Option card” for more details.
7. WEIGHT: 2.0 oz (56.7 g)
ORDERING INFORMATION
MODEL NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
XCENET
SFCRM2
1
Use these part numbers to purchase Crimson 2.0 on CD with a printed manual,
USB cable and RS-232 cable. Otherwise, download free of charge from www.
redlion.net.
Ethernet option card for Modular Controller or
Data Station Plus
Crimson 2.0 with G3/Data Station Manual
Crimson 2.0 with Modular Controller Manual
1
1
XCENET00
SFCRM200
SFCRM2MC
1
INSTALLING THE XCENET OPTION CARD
Caution: The expansion and main circuit boards contain static
sensitive components. Before handling the cards, discharge static
charges from your body by touching a grounded bare metal object.
Ideally, handle the cards at a static controlled clean workstation.
Also, handle the cards by the edges only. Dirt, oil, or other
contaminants that may contact the cards can adversely affect circuit
operation.
Warning: Risk of Danger: Be sure to remove all power before
removing the expansion port cover
1. Remove power from the unit
2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot at the top of the expansion port
cover. Gently apply pressure on the screwdriver in an upward direction until
the expansion port cover disengages from the unit as shown in Figure 1.
3. Verify that the option card knobs are in the “unlocked” position as shown in
Figure 2.
4. Carefully insert the option card into the expansion port opening while
aligning the card-edge connector on the option card with the main board's
header, as shown in Figure 3. Once aligned, gently press on the front of the
card until it is flush with the front of the case.
5. Turn the option card knobs to the locked position as shown in Figure 4.
XCENET
LINK
Tx/Rx
Figure 3
Figure 1
XCENET
LINK
Tx/Rx
Figure 2
XCENET
LINK
Tx/Rx
Figure 4
2
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